Lamb County Criminal History Records

Lamb County criminal history records are kept by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Littlefield, Texas. The county is part of the Texas South Plains, near Lubbock. Felony cases are handled by the 154th District Court, and misdemeanor cases go through the County Court. Records are open to the public under Texas law.

Lamb County District Court Records

The District Clerk in Littlefield manages all felony criminal case files for Lamb County. The 154th District Court hears felony prosecutions in this county. Case files include indictments, judgments, sentencing documents, and appeal records. If a defendant was charged with a felony in Lamb County, the District Clerk has the file.

You can visit the Lamb County Courthouse to search by name or case number during regular business hours. Certified copies are available for a fee. The District Clerk sends all felony conviction data to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service, which updates the statewide Texas Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system.

Lamb County is a smaller rural county, so staffing at the courthouse may be limited. If you plan to visit, call ahead to confirm the office is open and to ask how long a records search will take. For older records, pull times from archives can vary.

Misdemeanor Records in Lamb County

The County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal records for Lamb County. The County Court hears these cases, which include DWI, assault, theft, and similar offenses. Records at this office include complaints, pleas, orders, and community supervision files.

Access is available under the Texas Public Information Act. Staff can search by name or case number during courthouse hours. Fees apply for certified copies. Class C misdemeanors such as traffic violations are handled separately by the Justice of the Peace courts.

Lamb County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Lamb County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county jail. Arrest records, booking logs, incident reports, and warrant data are all held by the Sheriff's Office. If someone was arrested in the rural parts of Lamb County, these records are at the Sheriff's Office in Littlefield.

Booking records document the arrest date, charges, bond information, and inmate identification data. The Sheriff's Office transmits all arrest data to DPS so the information can be added to the statewide criminal history system. The Littlefield Police Department handles arrests within city limits, and that data also gets sent to DPS.

To get records from the Lamb County Sheriff, submit a written public information request under the Texas Public Information Act. The agency must respond within 10 business days. General arrest logs and closed case files are usually available. Active investigation files and informant-related records may be withheld. The Sheriff's Office can explain what is available and what fees apply.

Texas Statewide Criminal History Search

Lamb County criminal history data is part of the Texas Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system run by the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. This covers all 254 counties in Texas.

You can request a name-based criminal history check from DPS online. Fingerprint-based checks are also available and provide a more complete result. Both types of searches require a fee. The DPS website explains how to submit each type of request and what information is returned.

The Texas Courts re:SearchTX portal provides free basic case information from district and county courts across Texas, including Lamb County. You can search by name or case number. Records before the digital era may not be in the system, and those would need to be requested in person at the county courthouse.

Texas Laws Governing Criminal Records

Criminal records access in Lamb County follows Texas state law. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 gives DPS authority to manage criminal history data. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) governs public access to records held by county offices.

Most court records are open to the public. Exceptions include juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged files. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66, a court can order a record expunged, which means it must be destroyed or sealed. The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 classifies offenses, which tells you which court handled the case and which clerk holds the records.

For help understanding public records rights, contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division.

TDCJ Offender Records

Lamb County residents convicted of felonies and sentenced to state prison have records with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The free TDCJ offender search lets you look up current and former state inmates. You can check if someone is currently incarcerated, their release date, and their conviction history.

Lamb County Jail records are separate from TDCJ. The county jail is operated by the Sheriff and holds pretrial inmates and people serving short misdemeanor terms. TDCJ records only cover state prison inmates, not county jail detainees.

Cities in Lamb County

Lamb County includes Littlefield, Olton, Springlake, and other small communities. All criminal cases in Lamb County are processed through the county courts in Littlefield.

Nearby Counties

Lamb County is on the South Plains of Texas, bordering several counties in this region. Use these links to check neighboring county records.